Police investigating a serious car crash in Christchurch today are calling on the public for help.
A person - whose gender has not been disclosed - was left with serious injuries when the small hatchback they were driving lost control on Ryans Road, in Yaldhurst, near Pound Road.
The vehicle crashed into a fence and emergency services were called out to the scene at around 4.30pm.
The driver remains in a serious condition in hospital tonight.
Officers are still carrying out a scene examination, but are now appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.